Taj Mahal And Ganges Tour
TAJ MAHAL WITH GANGES TOUR
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
Destination: Delhi - Mathura - Agra - Allahabad - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi IGI Airport
Arrival at IGI airport our RIE representative will meet & greet you at Delhi in the night or midnight and transfer to Hotel for rest and relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 02: Tour of Delhi
Morning after breakfast leave for full day tour of Delhi visiting the places,
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jamia Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, and lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Evening return back to Hotel dinner and overnight stay
Day 03: Delhi - Mathura (147 Kms 4 Hours Drive)
Morning after breakfast leaves for Mathura. Mathura is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Mathura is a holy city for the Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. On arrival in Mathura our RIE representative will assist you to help check into the hotel. Afternoon visiting Mathura city and Temples, Major tourist attractions in Mathura are the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Archaeological Museum, the Vishram Ghat and the Dwarkadeesh Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 04: Mathura - Agra (57 Kms 1 1/2 Hours Drive) - Allahabad (By Train)
Morning after breakfast drives toward Agra. On arrival at Agra you will directly go for sightseeing visiting the symbol of love Taj Mahal (the seventh wonder of the world). Built in white marble this beautiful love monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in the loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Take your own time to explore the beauty of Taj Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father. In the evening you will be transferred by our RIE representative to the railway station to catch the Express Train to Allahabad. Overnight will be on train.
Day 05: Allahabad - Varanasi (130 Kms 04 Hours Drive)
Morning arrived at Allahabad and you will be transferred by our RIE representative to hotel. After breakfast, Tour of Allahabad begins, visiting Sangam (where River Ganges, River Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati merge), Allahabad fort, the Ashoka pillar, temples and Ghats. After lunch you will be drive towards Varanasi. On reaching Varanasi you will check-in at the hotel and relax in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: Tour of Varanasi
Morning after breakfast leave sightseeing visiting, Boat ride on the River Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from Ghat to Ghat. People bath early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation Ghats are Manikarnika and Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns day & night. It is the belief of every pious Hindu that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Rest of the day is free for personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Hotel
Day 07: Varanasi Airport - Delhi - IGI Airport
Morning after breakfast drive to Varanasi Airport to board your flight towards Delhi and on arrival at Delhi, After transfer to IGI Airport for connect your onward destination flight.
Tour Ends But Sweet Memories Remains Always